Plumber (#011405) Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Develops plumbing maintenance and repair program throughout the facility.
• Performs maintenance on all sewers, water distribution systems, building storm drains, and other systems related to plumbing or pipe fitting.
• Supervises and installs plumbing and related systems in construction/renovation projects within the facility.
• Establishes on-call procedures to respond to emergency plumbing maintenance and repair calls and ensures the work is promptly and properly performed.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of plumbing facilities sewage disposal equipment to ensure compliance with standards prescribed by the SCDHEC.
• Determines requirements for plumbing supplies and equipment and prepares justification for and requisitions all supplies.
• Remains abreast of new plumbing techniques, procedures, and equipment in functional area and recommends the procurement of and assists in supervising the installation of new plumbing and sewage disposal equipment.
• Orients new employees and administers training.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of air, water, gas, or waste disposal systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to supervise, direct, instruct, and work well with other people.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Insurance Benefits: Health insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Workplace Benefits: Tuition assistance; holiday, annual, and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.